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Here is me and my 6ft Yellow Tail Cribo I just bought today, well worth it. Its an import but eats good and is calm.

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David Hiscock.

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David Hiscock.

Nice looking snake.

Fatten him up and show him off again in a year.

Doug T

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David Hiscock.

Nice YT. Make sure you get him/her on a wormer and keep it isolated from your collection until you know it is parasite free. Also, offer a big heavy water dish and provide a nice hide box with semi moist Cypress mulch or other substrate to provide humidity. Imports usually are a bit stressed and dehydrated, but will come around much quicker if they feel secure in their surroundings. Humidity, good food, parasite control, and minimal handling until the snake is fat and acclimated.

Good luck

Hydrating WC Drymarchon spp. cannot be understated and is critical to their long-term survival. It is also important to hydrate CB specimens after shipping, as the dry air incurred at altitude, during air travel, is extremely dehydrating and can lead to both acute and chronic renal failure among Drymarchon spp., especially WC and young CB specimens.
While many folks are most concerned in regards to the feeding response their new acquisition harbors , the wise keeper is most concerned with how well their new charge drinks!

Best regards,

Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947

I am gave him a large dog bowl when I first got him, he drank alot and soaked in the water for a bit. He looks alot better today, really hydrated and a full stomach, he doesnt look as skinny...
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David Hiscock.

Keep that guy/gal hydrated and begin offering relatively small meals two to three times per week.
It would be a good idea to have a veterinarian, one well versed in herpetofauna, run a fecal float along with an acid-fast stain and direct smear to check for internal parasites, as WC Drymarchon spp. often harbor a parasite load that would rival the specimen catalog of any small college parasitology lab!

Best regards,

Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947

Yeah I am in the process of getting meds and a test, not my first time with imports, just a Dry. so I want everything to go good. I am going to get 'him' sexed by a herpetologist more capable than me.
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David Hiscock.

Can't say I would have chosen a WC YT for a first Drymarchon, though they are great animals to work with. ;0)
One thing to consider, when medicating Drymarchon spp., is that some of the medications commonly utilized within veterinary medicine, even for other species of herpetofauna, have proven to be nephro-toxic to Drymarchon spp., so be careful regarding medications used and dosage, especially when utilizing sulpha-based medications...

Good luck,

Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947

Is there a certain medication that would be good to use with them for getting rid of parasites or a certain one I should ask for? I do remember when doing my reading that they were touchy. Yeah I would have gotten a CB but I couldnt pass up the deal, so I took it.
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David Hiscock.

There really is no single medication that will rid your new charge of all possible parasites / pathogens and I am no fan of "shotgun" treatment.
Since you will be utilizing the services of a veterinarian, I would recommend you first find out what you are up against, then determine what medications should be utilized, as Coccidia, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, entamoeba, strongyloides and a host of other "bugs" can be found within WC Drys, each requiring a different protocol, medication / dosage, to eradicate.

Best regards,

Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947

He must have been so hungry he ate your shoes. Good luck with him.

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David Hiscock.

He looks good now, but will be very impressive once he is fattened up a bit... Maybe I'll see you at the next herp meeting on the 16th? I hope so. Take care buddy...

Justin

I'm sure you remember this pic, huh? : )

That snake has a little bit of red on it's head!!!!!!!!!
BEAUTY!

Thanks Justin, yeah I remember that pic really well lol and that wasnt the only time. I am glad to finally own one. It will be at the meeting if its still on?? I know our main man took a jard hit and I dont know about the others??
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David Hiscock.